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NEW FARMCON PODCAST - Kevin and Todd cover a lot of ground this week—from why Kevin is getting more aggressive pricing corn and wheat, to what could push soybeans toward $14, why higher wheat insurance guarantees could change 2027 planting decisions, and where dangerous “air pockets” could develop if bullish fund money starts heading for the exits. They also dig ...

For generations, the economics of a feedlot were relatively straightforward. Buy cattle, buy feed, add weight efficiently, manage risk, and sell finished animals. That basic business is not disappearing, but a project recently broke ground in Broken Bow, Nebraska that suggests the modern feedlot may eventually be worth more than the cattle flowing through it. Adams Land & Cattle and ...

I think one of the more interesting things happening in the food business right now is being discussed almost entirely as a regulatory story, when it may ultimately become much more of a capital-allocation story. On August 10, the FDA proposed a major change to the Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS, system. Under the current framework, companies can conclude ...

NEW FARMCON PODCAST >> Kevin and Todd cover grain markets, China risk, the weaker-dollar trade, AI and data centers, farm leverage, and why producers still have to remain the CEO of their own business—even when surrounded by experts. THIS WEEK'S CONVERSATION08:00 — Why Kevin Sold More CornKevin explains why his resting orders were triggered around $5.20, why he rewarded the ...

Food and beverage companies have spent years chasing reach. Bigger influencers. Bigger followings. Bigger campaigns. But new research suggests the next competitive advantage may come from something much harder to buy: trust. The Summer 2026 MorganMyers Food Pulse shows that social media remains one of the most powerful tools for introducing Gen Z consumers to new food and beverage products ...

Rye has long lived in the shadow of bigger US grains. Once a practical staple for farmers working with cold weather and poor soils, rye gradually lost ground to wheat and corn as US agriculture industrialized and consumer tastes shifted. Now, after decades as a niche crop, rye fans are hoping the grain can find fresh relevance not because it ...

NEW FARMCON PODCAST Kevin and Todd cover everything from corn, soybeans and cattle to government policy, investing, selling the family farm, hiring great people, and why some of the biggest lessons in business come down to knowing when to change direction. THIS WEEK'S CONVERSATION 03:00 — What Liquid Death Can Teach AgricultureKevin explains why FARMCON intentionally brings in successful people ...

Food companies are rushing to find natural replacements for food colorings that are being phased out, a task that’s more challenging than it might seem. Researchers at the University of Missouri think a variety of purple corn could be a good substitute for some red dyes that are proving particularly tough to replace. They are also working on ways to ...

Everyone in agriculture understands the bullish argument behind expanding biofuel demand. More renewable diesel should mean more soybean oil demand, more crush capacity, and ultimately more demand for U.S. soybeans. But there is a part of the equation we probably do not talk enough about: Who actually gets paid? Government policy can create billions of dollars of economic value without ...

The North American commercial drone market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by supply-chain vulnerabilities, federal legislative pushes for domestic component sourcing, and the rapid adoption of heavy-lift aerial platforms in precision agriculture. Reliance on foreign-made propulsion systems, once the industry standard, has introduced mounting regulatory and operational risks. Emerging from this shift, American startup “USA Drone Motors” is carving ...